Weekly Classes & Private Lessons

Weekly Classes

We run weekly classes on Tuesday evenings at The Dance Complex in Cambridge.

Most commonly we are teaching our Fundamentals series, which starts with Intro to Balboa/Fundamentals 1a for beginners with no Balboa experience, followed by Fundamentals 1b which is suitable for anyone who’s taken Fundamentals 1a or its equivalent.

Sometimes we’ll have classes for intermediate-and-beyond students, or special events with guest instructors, so watch our Class Registration page for updates and registration links!

The Dance Complex
Typically Studio #5 or #2
536 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

IMPORTANT: For everyone’s safety, we are requiring that everyone wear a suitable mask (N95/KN95/KF94) covering nose & mouth at all times. (We will have suitable masks available free at the door if you need one.)

April / May: Level 2 Continuing Balboa

For students who have completed Balboa Fundamentals 1A & 1B or their equivalent and are looking to develop their skills and pack their bag with more toys, we’re offering drop-in classes on Tuesdays in April and the first Tuesday of May!

Pre-requisite: Students must be comfortable with Pure Balboa (both basics), toss-outs, swivels, & out-and-ins.

April 1: Tossout Variations (behind the back, long arm, down the line)
April 8: Beach Day! (Long Beach break, pop turn vs. rolloff, beach pushes)
April 15: Syncopations and Subtractions
April 22: Pivots
April 29: Counterbody Movement in Pure Balboa
May 6: Texas Tommy (learn the safe, comfortable way to do this classic move)

Dance Complex, 536 Mass Ave, Cambridge, Studio 2
8:00-9:30pm class session
9:30-10:00pm practice time with 1-on-1 instructor feedback

Cost: pay what you can (suggested payment: $15/class)
Pre-register or walk-ins welcome.

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Class Topics for Fundamentals

Intro to Balboa/Fundamentals 1a (suitable for beginners with no Balboa experience)
– posture and connection
– rhythm
– up-hold basic and down-hold basic
– ad-lib/progressive steps
– out-and-ins
– lollies
– tossout

Fundamentals 1b (suitable for anyone who’s taken Fundamentals 1a or its equivalent)
– out-and-ins and variations
– swivels and swivel breaks
– paddle turns
– side scoots
– crabwalks

Fundamentals 1a & 1b consolidates the core material from our original ABC series. While we will continue to refine technique in these new classes, we hope to shift work on higher level mechanics and movement technique into more interactive guided practices and intermediate content.

Private Lessons

July & Stan also offer private lessons for $100 per hour teaching together (total), $60 per hour teaching individually. Lessons can be held in our home dance studio space, or in other locations by arrangement, with any floor fee paid by the student. Email us at info@bostonbalboa.org to inquire about a private lesson.